CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – Illinois football’s 2008 Rose Bowl co-captain Martin O’Donnell will serve as the Fighting Illini’s honorary captain on Saturday against Kansas. The game will kick off at Memorial Stadium at 6 p.m.
O’Donnell was a four-year starter at left guard for the team. He helped Illinois get to the 2008 Rose Bowl Game. In 2007, O’Donnell and the Illini offensive line unit helped Illinois to a win at No. 1 Ohio State.
O’Donnell is an executive vice president and president of Busey Bank’s central region. He previously served as a radio analyst for Fighting Illini football games for nine seasons.